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Now Playing - The Movie Review Podcast

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Stephen King
Dracula
Frankenstein
Marvel Cinematic Universe
Nosferatu
Dune
Gladiator
Darkman
Star Wars
Hollywood
Horror Genre
Death Race
Hasbro
Twister
Dungeons & Dragons
Cannibal Holocaust
Now Playing Podcast
Eli Roth
Joker: Folie À Deux
Joaquin Phoenix

The hosts of Now Playing Podcast dive deep into every franchise from Bond, DC and Marvel to Mad Max, Andromeda Strain to Wolverine, breaking down each film with sharp insight, behind-the-scenes stories, and a lot of humor. If a movie has a sequel (or three), we’ve probably reviewed it with real research, real opinions, and zero patience for bad movies.

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Recent Guests

Thomas Dekker
Actor, writer, producer known for John Connor in The Sarah Connor Chronicles and Jesse in Nightmare on Elm Street (2010)
Actor
Episode: Nightmare on Elm Street (2010) Interview with Thomas Dekker
Sean Zyncheck
Patron supporter and guest trivia participant
Now Playing Patreon community
Episode: Intermission #1 - Fall of the Alamo
Zoe Blue
Actress playing a key love interest in the film.
Independent Film
Episode: Dracula (2025)
Caleb Landry Jones
Actor known for his roles in horror films and dramas.
Independent Film
Episode: Dracula (2025)
Christoph Waltz
Academy Award-winning actor known for his roles in Django Unchained and Inglorious Basterds.
Independent Film
Episode: Dracula (2025)
Larry Drake
Returning as Robert G. Durant
Episode: Darkman II: The Return of Durant
Kim Delaney
TV reporter Jill Randall
NYPD Blue
Episode: Darkman II: The Return of Durant
Rohan Campbell
Actor known for his roles in horror films and recent works
Not mentioned
Episode: Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025)
Thomas Jane
American actor known for roles in The Punisher and Deep Blue Sea
Episode: Dreamcatcher

Hosts

Arnie Carvalho
Host/Producer associated with Now Playing Podcast and related entities; appears across numerous episodes.
Justin
Host of Now Playing Podcast with multiple appearances across reviews and intermissions.
Stuart
Host/Co-host involved in reviews and intermission segments; acts as a regular debate facilitator.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 4.1k ratings
  • Where is Jacob?

    Jakob is gone from everything where is he?

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    CoffeeSambo
    Australiaa month ago
  • My favorite pod

    Probably one of my favorite podcast I’ve been listening to for the past three years great podcast I haven’t been able to do the donation drives but I will one day I don’t know what else to say really but these guys are really funny and enjoyable to listen to even if you haven’t seen the movie they are discussing strong recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Spoticas49
    United Statesa month ago
  • Entertaining Idiots

    Show is pretty entertaining but their opinions as movie experts is insane. They like the turd known as Freddy vs. Jason. Elm St remake is good. Batman Begins isn’t good. Adrien Brody isn’t a good lead actor, etc. Fools.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Steve the stifmeister Stifler
    United States2 months ago
  • Great Podcasts. Not worth my first newborn baby.

    Good podcast with interesting people and thoughts. All except Marjorie, she is abrasive to my ears and brain.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    StevieLoco29
    United States2 months ago
  • Great

    Awesome

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VHSstyle13
    United States2 months ago

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Critiques often target perceived bias or disagreements on specific films, not the overall format.
Listeners praise the show's long-form, thoughtful film analyses and camaraderie.
Fans appreciate the consistency and depth across franchises and standalone films.
Many commenters value the humor and sense of community among long-time listeners.

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Nightmare on Elm Street (2010) Interview with Thomas Dekker
Q: What was it like working with Jackie Earle Haley and the burn makeup?
He was incredibly kind and professional; the makeup was hours to apply and leave in, but once in makeup it was easy to be afraid of him on camera, which helped our scenes enormously.
Nightmare on Elm Street (2010) Interview with Thomas Dekker
Q: What was the approach to Freddy's character and how did it change during production?
The script initially framed Freddy as a darker, more dangerous figure, but as production progressed, the studio and creative teams shifted elements, which led to different openings and changes in how the character was voiced and portrayed.
Nightmare on Elm Street (2010) Interview with Thomas Dekker
Q: How did you land the role of Jesse in Nightmare on Elm Street (2010)?
I auditioned, did a chemistry read with Katie Cassidy the next day, and a day after that I had the part. It was a fast process that happened right as I wanted to be part of the project.
Fatal Frame
Q: So, do you recommend Fatal Frame?
Fatal Frame is a mid movie, but it is an awful Fatal Frame movie.
The Conjuring: Last Rites
Q: Do you recommend The Conjuring: Last Rites?
While it's tedious and doesn't offer much scares, it's a send-off for the characters we've followed, so it gets a mild recommend.

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A deep-dive film discussion show that covers a wide range of cinema, from franchise installments to standalone classics, with thorough analysis, behind-the-scenes context, and lively humor. Episodes blend thoughtful critique, comparisons to source material, production notes, and guest perspectives, often weighing performance, direction, and cultural impact. A notable strength is the long-running, conversational format that mixes spoiler-light takes with deep dives, plus the occasional interview or trivia segment. The show tends to attract listeners who enjoy long-form movie conversations, strong opinions, and a sense of camaraderie among hosts who've built a decades-long listening community.

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2. Sean Zyncheck
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4. Caleb Landry Jones
5. Christoph Waltz
6. Larry Drake
7. Kim Delaney
8. Rohan Campbell

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